Ram Pur District Administration Revokes Gun Licenses of Azam Khan's Family
In a significant legal development, the Rampur district administration has revoked the firearm licenses of Dr. Tajin Fatma and Abdullah Azam Khan, family members of senior politician Mohammad Azam Khan. This decision follows a police report citing their convictions related to fake birth certificates and numerous pending cases. The implications of this revocation raise concerns about potential misuse of the licenses. Mohammad Azam Khan, a notable figure in Indian politics and a founding member of the Samajwadi Party, has faced various legal challenges in recent years. This article delves into the details surrounding the revocation and its broader context.
| May 31, 2025, 18:07 IST
Revocation of Licenses
The district magistrate of Rampur has dealt another blow to senior Samajwadi Party leader Mohammad Azam Khan's family by revoking the firearm licenses of his wife, Dr. Tajin Fatma, and son, Abdullah Azam Khan. This decision was made based on an unfavorable police report. Government advocate Prem Kishore Pandey stated that the report recommending the cancellation of the licenses was submitted to the district magistrate by the Rampur SP on January 1, 2022, under Section 17 of the Arms Act.
Legal Troubles
The report indicated that both Dr. Fatma and Abdullah had been sentenced to seven years in prison related to a case involving fake birth certificates. Additionally, Abdullah faces 29 cases, while Dr. Fatma has 21 registered against her. The report highlighted the potential for misuse of their firearm licenses due to the numerous pending cases against them. The matter was filed in the district magistrate's court and was resolved based on merits. Both individuals possess a .32 caliber revolver.
About Mohammad Azam Khan
Mohammad Azam Khan is a prominent Indian politician, lawyer, and former elected representative who served as a Member of Parliament from Rampur. He is one of the founding members of the Samajwadi Party and was a member of the seventeenth assembly of Uttar Pradesh.